Sock lining



Aug. 8, 1944- J. J. KUBOVCIK 2,355,168

SOCK LINING Filed June 30, 1943 Joke 27L :Zlfzzbavcik IN VEN TOR.

I ATTORNEYS.

Patented Aug. 8, 1944 UNITED STATES "PATENT, OFFICE v 2 Claims.

This invention relates to an article of manufacture known as a fsock lining," which is a thin insert to be placed in a shoe where it will rest upon the insole. Sock linings heretofore have the materials of which they have been used but beenformed have not. been satisfactory. For example they have been made of isinglass, of paper, of treated felt, etc. Allof these materials have been objectionable for'one reason or another. For example,.l inglass is of a brittle nature and will soon pulveriz e and cause discomfort or injury to the user-or to the shoe andsocks contacted thereby. Furthermore, while it is waterproof, it does not have the property of protecting the footof the user from heat conductedthro'ugh the sole of the shoe. Specially prepared pads, treated-anduntreated, are objectionable because of their thickness and for other reasons and paper linings for shoes are absorbent, soon deteriorate, and readily crumple in the shoe when subjected to the pressing action of a foot being inserted into the shoe.

An object of the presentinvention is to provide a sock lining for shoes which is not only simple and inexpensive ir. construction but has the property of protecting the soles of the feet from heat conducted through the soles of the shoes. Persons who are required to stand or work on hot surfaces, such as concrete walks and pavements, and on othersurfaces in hot climates, soon experience decided discomfort because of the intense heat transmitted through the soles of the shoes.

Another object of the invention is the provision of an inexpensive device which can be readily slipped into each shoe where it occupies only a minute space but where it acts to proaction resulting from conduction-of heat through the shoe soles. -v 1 It is a further object to provide a lining which "willprotectthe feet from moisture seeping through the sole of a shoe and which likewise will not absorb perspiration from the feet.

A. still. further object is to provide a lining which is so thin that it will be inconspicuous and to conform totthe contour of the sole of the foot resting thereon.

With-the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claim, it being understood that changes may tect the feet of the user from the burning" be made in'the construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.

In the accompanying drawing the preferred form of the invention has been shown.

In said drawing:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of the lining constituting the present invention.

Figure 2 is a side elevation thereof.

Figure 3 is an enlarged section on line 3-3, Figure 1.

In carrying out the invention the, lining I is cut in any suitable manner from a sheet of material such as Cellophane so that it will conform with the shape of the inner sole of a shoe in which it is to be used. This material is impervious to moisture under normal conditions and as it has smooth, glossy faces, it will be obvious that after it has been placed in a shoe, it will afford a means for facilitating the insertion of a foot into the shoe because the foot is thus enabled to slide freely along the lining into proper position. The material likewise constitutes a means for insulating the foot in the shoe from heat conducted through the sole of the shoe. Thus by placing this lining in a shoe where the foot of the user can rest thereon, a shoe can be worn comfortably on hot surfaces and the conduction of heat through the sole to the foot will be reduced to such an. extent that, under normal conditions in hot climates, shoes can be worn without discomfort caused by the heat.

The properly shaped lining can be further shaped under pressure or otherwise to provide upstanding ribs on the toe portion thereof as indicated at 2, these ribs being of such height as to extend only'short distances between the toes, thus aiding in holding the toes slightly-spaced apart.

Depressions can also be formed in the lining to receive the ball and heel portions of the foot, as shown at 3 and 4 respectively.

Articles of this kind can be made at low cost and can be used to advantage wherever shoes are worn in hot climates.

Obviously the material used will be of a gauge sumcientl'y heavy to prevent tree buckling when a foot is brought into position in-a shoe and on the lining. 1

As the lining is not absorbent, it will not receive and retain moisture from the feet. Furthermore it will act to prevent moisture from seeping through the soles and against the ieet or the hosiery thereon. The lining serves to prevent staining of the hosiery by the leather of the insoles. As the lining is made or comparatively thin material, it will not tend to crowd the feet in the shoes in which the linings are placed.

As the lining is of a transparent material,it will not conceal any markings which ma appear on the insole oi the shoe and, therefore, can be supplied with the shoes when sold, it so desired. leaving the trade-marks or other markthe customer.

What is claimed is:

1. A sock lining for use in a shoe to retard conduction from the sole of the shoe to the foot and to repel moisture, which includes a single thickness of "Cellophane" proportioned to iit snugly upon the insole of a shoe, there being spaced ribs on the toe portion of the lining constituting toe spacers.

2. A sock lining for insertion into a. shoe to space vthe insole of a shoe from the foot of the wearer, said lining including a-single thickness 01' "Cellophane having toe-spacing ribs on one end portion thereof.

JOSEPH JOHN KUBOVCIK. 

